Kim Witbooi Yon
Music Educator And Vocal Specialist
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
A young working professional with ten years of Music teaching and Theatre Production experience. An accomplished Vocalist and passionate promoter of the Arts through the vehicle of Education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Senior Prep Music
Dainfern College
Sandton, GP
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Class music teacher from grade 4-7.
- Set curriculum-based music examinations/tests Classroom management.
- Setting up yearly overviews Recording of all marks.
- Organize events: Talent shows, Music festivals, Music Extravaganza's Presenting assemblies digital and live.
- Extracurricular - Choral master of Senior preparatory Choirs and A Capella groups.
- Brass band master Music theory classes.
- Private music tuition in: Vocals, trumpet and beginner piano across the international examination boards of music (Royal schools, Trinity College and Unisa).
- Colourstrings singing musicianship classes Kindergarten (Grade (0-3).
- Musical Theatre Director (Junior Preparatory, Senior Preparatory and High school).
Junior Preparatory Class Music Teacher
Dainfern College
Sandton, GP
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Class music teacher from grade 0-4.
- Set curriculum-based music examinations/tests Classroom management.
- Setting up yearly overviews Recording of all marks.
- Organize events: Talent shows, Music festivals, Music Extravaganza's.
- Presenting assemblies.
- Class music recorders.
- Extracurricular - Choral Master of Junior Preparatory Choir, Music theory classes.
- Private music tuition in: Vocals, trumpet and beginner piano across International examination boards of music (Royal schools, Trinity College and Unisa).
- Musical Theatre Director (Junior Preparatory, 'Senior Preparatory And High school).
Part Time Vocal Music Instructor
Malie Kelly Vocal Academy
Sandton, GP
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Vocal coaching of teenage and adult groups and individuals.
Class Music Teacher
Woodridge College
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Class Music Teacher Grade 8-9.
- Subject Music teacher Grade 10-11.
- Grade 10-subject music(Aural, Theory, Improvisation and Harmony).
- Setting of IEB based examinations, Grades 8-11.
- Grade 11-subject music (Melody Writing and Improvisation).
- Classical and Contemporary Vocal teacher (Beginner to intermediate) and Brass teacher(Trumpet).
- High school Choir.
- Vocal Specialist trainer for school Musicals.
Education
Kodaly Methodology Under Dr James Cuskelly - Kodaly Training
UP Kodaly Academy
Pretoria 08.2019 - 08.2019
Colourstrings Kindergarten Phase 1 - Musicianship Classes
The Szilvay Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2018
Colourstrings Kindergarten Introductory Course - Kindergarten Musicianship Classes
The Szilvay Foundation
01.2017 - 08.2017
Honors Degree in Bachelor of Music-Performance - BMUS
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
Eastern Cape Gqeberha 01.2008 - 12.2013
National Senior Certificate - Secondary Education
Westering Highschool
Eastern Cape Gqeberha 01.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
Bi-lingual( English and Afrikaans)
Computer literate in Microsoft office and Google Platforms
Director of Musical Theatre Productions
Efficient in using and creating Digital marketing platforms
Professional Vocalist
National Eisteddfod Adjudicator
Intermediate Pianist
References
- Mr. Ray Van Gass
Senior Preparatory Principal Dainfern College
Email: rvangass@dainferncollege.co.za
Contact Details: 0826442271
- Mrs. Patti van Der Ploeg
Director of Music Woodridge College (former Director of Dainfern College Music Department)
Contact details
- Mrs. Patty Blackhurst
Junior Preparatory Principal Dainfern College
Email: pblackhurst@dainferncollege.co.za
Timeline
Kodaly Methodology Under Dr James Cuskelly - Kodaly Training
UP Kodaly Academy
08.2019 - 08.2019
Colourstrings Kindergarten Phase 1 - Musicianship Classes
The Szilvay Foundation
01.2018 - 01.2018
Head of Senior Prep Music
Dainfern College
01.2017 - 06.2021
Colourstrings Kindergarten Introductory Course - Kindergarten Musicianship Classes
The Szilvay Foundation
01.2017 - 08.2017
Junior Preparatory Class Music Teacher
Dainfern College
01.2015 - 12.2016
Part Time Vocal Music Instructor
Malie Kelly Vocal Academy
01.2013 - 08.2014
Class Music Teacher
Woodridge College
01.2012 - 12.2012
Honors Degree in Bachelor of Music-Performance - BMUS
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
01.2008 - 12.2013
National Senior Certificate - Secondary Education
Westering Highschool
01.2003 - 12.2007